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Suggest Remedy For Burning Sensation Across Abdomen After Colonoscopy

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Posted on Sat, 23 Aug 2014
Question: I am experiencing a constant burning sensation across upper abdomen since having a colonoscopy procedure 2 days ago. This is my third colonoscopy within 8 yrs and have not experienced this symptom in past. Trying to discern what this might be and how to proceed.
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
May be GERD

Detailed Answer:
Hi,I have read your query. I will try to help you.

I frankly think that the stress of the colonoscopy and the condition for which this has been performed may be causing a lot of Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Ideally I would suggest a upper gi endoscopy. But I prefer to give my patient a course of proton pump inhibitors. Most of them respond to it, almost confirming the diagnosis.

Therefore I suggest you try to do the same.
Best of luck

Dr Mittal
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Suggest Remedy For Burning Sensation Across Abdomen After Colonoscopy

Brief Answer: May be GERD Detailed Answer: Hi,I have read your query. I will try to help you. I frankly think that the stress of the colonoscopy and the condition for which this has been performed may be causing a lot of Gastroesophageal reflux disease. Ideally I would suggest a upper gi endoscopy. But I prefer to give my patient a course of proton pump inhibitors. Most of them respond to it, almost confirming the diagnosis. Therefore I suggest you try to do the same. Best of luck Dr Mittal